Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM CH
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Sadowsky
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM CH
Product Info
Article Number:
597252
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM CH
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky MetroExp21 is a seriously well-equipped 5-string. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the pickup combination offers a massive range of tones, from vintage growl to modern punch. It's a great choice for players wanting a premium instrument with a versatile voice – perfect for funk, rock, or anything in between.
Product Description
- Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage MJ5 RM WH
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Nut: Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
- 21 Nickel silver frets (W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm)
- Pickups: passive hum-free Sadowsky J-Style (centre) and passive Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V Humbucker (bridge)
- Control for volume / balance / treble / bass with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- 2 x 3-Way toggle switch for humbucker configuration - serial / parallel / single coil
- Active Sadowsky 2-way electronics
- Transparent pickguard
- Sadowsky Quick Access Compartment
- Sadowsky bridge with quick release for the strings
- String spacing at the bridge: 18 mm
- Distance from the thickest to the thinnest string: 72 mm
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Style security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .045 - .135 Stainless Steel
- Weight: max. 4.8 kg
- Colour: Solid Paper White Metallic high-gloss
- Includes Sadowsky PortaBag
- Sadowsky Fretboard Protector and Allen key set
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising warmth.
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard provide exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • The Sadowsky J-Style/Quad Coil pickup combo delivers incredible tonal flexibility.
- • Quick Access Compartment simplifies string changes and setup adjustments.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Okoume can be somewhat prone to dents and scratches compared to harder woods.
- • The active electronics, while versatile, introduce a potential point of failure.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sadowsky J-Style (center), Sadowsky Quad Coil Alnico V (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
Not specified, likely 5-string set (e.g., .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on similar Sadowsky 5-string models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The balance control and switchable humbucker configurations allow for a wide range of tones, from a scooped, clean sound to a thick, overdriven growl – really offering a lot of sonic tailoring.
Sadowsky's roasted maple necks typically have a relatively thin, satin finish that allows the wood's natural tone to resonate and feels very comfortable in the hand.
It's a clever design that simplifies string changes significantly, requiring only a few simple adjustments, unlike traditional methods that can be more involved.
